Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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How to become a blood spatter analyts?

Asked by Surya. E about 5 years ago

You'd have to be a general CSI and then take extra continuing education in bloodstain pattern analysis specifically. Also, I can tell you from personal experience, if you really want to do a lot of it with great expertise, you need to live in an area where there will be lots of bloodspatter cases to practice and work on. Best of luck!

Is this good information for detectives

https://youtu.be/PZxuPthKTcg

Asked by Brett over 4 years ago

I can't click on links I don't recognize. What's it about?

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL about 5 years ago

Nope, not so far!

how did the trace evidence of the leanne tiernan case play a role? im doing an assignment for my forensics class

Asked by theresa barnes over 4 years ago

I'm sorry but I have not heard of that case.

If you where not a Forensic Scientist what other job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all about 5 years ago

It might be nice to retire and be able to write full time!

What would happen if someone was eating brains line in IZombie?

Asked by Darla almost 5 years ago

They would put themselves at risk of contracting kuru, which is similar to Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease.

What do you think is the worst thing you ever seen?

Asked by Bradly over 4 years ago

Probably a small plane crash. And one terrible case of elder neglect.